CPT Security Compliance Analyst Jobs

Security Compliance Analyst roles sit at the intersection of risk management, regulatory frameworks, and IT governance, making them a strong CPT fit for students in cybersecurity, information systems, or computer science programs. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must directly integrate with your coursework, not run parallel to it.

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Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type67% On-site
Median Salary$135K
Top LocationBoston, MA
Most JobsCrisis24

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AI Risk & Compliance Analyst
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AI Risk & Compliance Analyst
WHOOP
Boston, Massachusetts
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
Audit
Tax
$135,000/yr
On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Information Security Analyst
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Information Security Analyst
Hilton
Memphis, Tennessee
Cybersecurity
IT Support & Systems Administration
Compliance & Legal
Security Engineering
IT Support
Compliance & Risk
Hybrid
1+ yr exp.
None
10,000+

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Crisis24
GSOC Analyst
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GSOC Analyst
Crisis24
Santa Monica, California
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Customer Service & Support
Compliance & Legal
Security & Protective Services
Customer Service
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Security Compliance Analyst CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Security Compliance Analyst role qualify for CPT authorization?

It qualifies if the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum, not just tangentially related. Programs in cybersecurity, information assurance, management information systems, or computer science typically satisfy this standard. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring a written job description that maps specific duties to your current coursework before requesting authorization.

Can I do part-time CPT as a Security Compliance Analyst while taking classes?

Yes. Part-time CPT is 20 hours or fewer per week and does not affect your OPT eligibility, regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT, more than 20 hours per week, used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most students in technical compliance roles structure CPT as part-time during the academic semester and switch to full-time during summer if their program allows it.

Which employers regularly hire F-1 CPT students for compliance analyst roles?

Federal contractors, financial institutions subject to SOX or PCI DSS requirements, healthcare organizations under HIPAA, and cloud providers pursuing FedRAMP authorization are the most consistent sources of CPT-compatible compliance roles. You can browse verified postings filtered for international students on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented sponsorship history rather than requiring you to guess at their willingness to work with CPT students.

What documents do I need to show an employer before starting CPT?

You need a CPT-endorsed I-20 from your DSO showing the authorized employer name, start date, end date, and whether the work is part-time or full-time. The employer's name on the I-20 must exactly match the legal entity that will employ you. You'll also complete Form I-9 on your first day of work, presenting your I-20 and F-1 visa as identity and work authorization documents.

How does working as a Security Compliance Analyst on CPT affect my H-1B path after graduation?

CPT itself has no direct effect on H-1B eligibility, but the employer relationship you build matters. Compliance analyst roles fall squarely within H-1B specialty occupation categories, and employers in regulated industries often convert CPT students into full-time hires with H-1B sponsorship. Using part-time CPT preserves your full OPT eligibility, giving you 12 months of post-graduation work authorization and a 24-month STEM extension window to remain employed while your employer files an H-1B petition.

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